The best tickets to buy this July

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Catch the best of the best this month with our curated list of ticketed events. From art to music, we've got you covered.

Courtney Barnett

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Omni Space. Tue 23. 8.30-10pm. 300RMB/240RMB adv

Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett most known for her witty, rambling lyrics and deadpan singing style performs in Beijing. Catch the lyrical goddess perform some of her most relatable works on mental struggles, self-identity and feminism.

Lenka

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Tango. Tue 9. 8-9.30pm. 380RMB/280RMB adv

Known for her upbeat, cheerful sounds, Lenka's music has always been a positive craze. Australian born Lenka's quirky theatrics derived from her early career as an actress and an education in fine arts. Catch the cheery singer-songwriter when she performs in Beijing.

Mark Gardener (Ride)

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Omni Space. Wed 10. 8.30-10pm. 180RMB/150RMB adv

An English rock band formed in Oxford in 1988, Ride consists of Andy Bell, Mark Gardener, Laurence ‘Loz’ Colbert, and Steve Queralt. Dubbed 'the brightest hope' for 1991 by music critics, their album Nowhere has hailed critical success. Catch the indie shoegazing frontman Mark Gardener live in Beijing.

Mitsume

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Omni Space. Wed 17. 8.30-10pm. 200RMB/160RMB adv

Japanese indie band started out in 2009 as a four piece self-recorded band. Their third album, Sasayki, released in 2014 marked the band's breakthrough in the music scene, touring cities in both Japan and internationally.

Okamoto

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Mao Livehouse. Fri 19. 8.30-10pm. 580RMB/360RMB adv

Okamoto is a four-piece rock band from Shinjuku, Tokyo, with all band members use Okamoto as their last names, paying respect to both the avant-garde artist Taro Okamoto and the legendary punk band The Ramones. Famous for their modern take on nostalgic, retro-rock and pop, their danceable tunes make them the darlings of the festival circuit in Japan.

The Wedding Present 

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Omni Space. Fri 12. 8.30-10pm. 280RMB/230RMB adv

British indie rock legends The Wedding Present plays their first show in the mainland. Fusing punk-rock aesthetics with a romantic edge The Wedding Present continues to create music that speaks to the hearts of generations.

Gershwin Piano Quartet

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NCPA. Sun 14. 7.30-9pm.100RMB-480RMB.

The Gershwin Piano Quartet sheds new light on the music of George Gershwin. Featuring four pianists on four grand pianos, playing, arranging and improvising on some of Gershwin’s most popular songs and orchestral works.

Kodo: Evolution

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Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre. Sat 20 7.30-9.30pm; Sun 21 2.30-4.30pm. 99RMB-1,080RMB

Japan’s preeminent taiko drumming troupe Kodo explores the limitless rhythmic possibilities of the traditional drum and in the process, forge a new direction for the vibrant and living art-form.

La Vie en Rose

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Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre. Wed 31. 7.30-9.30pm. 99-880RMB

The show narrates the rags-to-riches story of Parisian singer Edith Piaf's career through her unforgettable songs. Complemented by a visual tapestry of previously unreleased photographs and images of famous Parisian locations of the Edith Piaf era, let French vocalists Anne Carrere and Nathalie Lermitte take you on an evening through Piaf's unforgettable tunes.

Les Contes d'Hoffmann

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NCPA.Wed 10-Sun 14. 7-9.30pm. 100-680RMB

Les Contes d'Hoffmann is the fantastic love story of Huffman and three women. Sitting in the Luther Pub beside the Nuremberg Opera House where his play is performed, the drunken Hoffmann recounts three love stories.

Australian Youth Orchestra

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NCPA. Wed 31. 7.30-9.30pm. 50-480RMB

The Australian Youth Orchestra performs in Beijing. They will be led by acclaimed musical director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Krzysztof Urbański. Performing with them is Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki, who has won international acclaim for his extraordinary interpretive maturity, distinctive sound, and poetic sensibility.

Beijing's Hidden Gem Bike Tour

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TRB. Sat 6-Sat 27 (every Saturday). 8am-1pm. 550RMB  

Explore the city on two wheels with Bespoke Travel Company's bike tour. Travel on an off-the-beaten-path that might just be its most fun yet. End your morning with a well-deserved lunch at a hip noodle joint – and, if time permits, head over to a hidden craft beer spot for an award-winning post-tour pint. 

The Forbidden City and the Great Wall at Mutianyu Tour

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National Agricultural Exhibition Centre. Sat 13. 7.30am-4.30pm. 895RMB

Turns out you don’t have to be Superman to see Beijing’s two big hitters in a single day – you just need help from people who know what they’re doing. This full-day experience with an insanely knowledgeable local tour guide and friendly Bespoke driver will tell you everything you need to know about the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.

Japanese Animation and Studio Ghibli Manuscript Exhibition

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Polar Bear Gallery. 29 Jun-29 Aug. 68RMB/55RMB adv  

Japanese animation has captured the hearts and minds of millions worldwide, this exhibition at Polar Bear Gallery showcases some of the best cels (short for celluloid) that anime has to offer. Featuring work from Studio Ghibli and Osamu Tezuka, this is an event for true fans of anime and newcomers alike.

Bowie by Mick Rock

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798 Art Factory. Wed 29 May-Sun 29 Aug. 88RMB/120RMB adv  

Between 1972 and 1973, as David Bowie was redefining glam rock as the androgynous alien rock star Ziggy Stardust, fellow Londoner Mick Rock was the musician’s official photographer. Catch snapshots of 65 rare Bowie moments, from the extraterrestrial fashion outfits on album covers to intimate dressing moments and private performances.

The Beatles: Beat On

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Chaoyang Joy City. Sat Jun 29-Sun 15 Sep. 68RMB (child)/98RMB/178RMB (for two)

Take a look at the history of the legendary British rock group The Beatles. The exhibition features themed spaces, artwork and photographs from the band's history as well as many of their classic hits.

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